Team Around the Child (TAC) offers early help and support for children as soon as we have a worry about them.
TAC is how different people and services work together to help children and their families at any point in their lives to prevent or reduce difficulties before they become too difficult.
Is my child the right age for TAC?
Yes, TAC supports children and young people before they are born until their 19th birthday. Young people with additional needs can continue to receive TAC support up to their 25th birthday.
Who will do this work with my family?
You choose who you would like to be the Lead Professional, they will support you and your child through the TAC. The Lead Professional will be someone who works with children and knows your child. They may remain the same person or change if your situation changes.
Together, you and the Lead Professional, invite other professionals you would like to support your family in TAC.
What questions will be asked?
The Lead Professional will talk to you about what you and your child are worried about. They will also ask who is in your child’s life that make things easier. Together you will talk about what needs to happen to lessen these worries and where to start.
Your child will play an active part in this and will share their feelings to them and when things begin to feel better.
How long will the TAC stay open?
The TAC will stay open while it is making a positive difference for your child. The TAC closes when all goals are met, or the child/family feel the team approach is no longer needed.
Can I bring someone with me?
Absolutely, ideally someone who knows your child well. This may be family and friends.Information about your family will not be shared without you agreeing to this unless there is a safeguarding concern.
Who to contact
If you are worried and you feel a child is at risk of harm, please telephone our customer services centre on 01522 782 111.
For further safeguarding information, visit the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Partnership.
For further information around services supporting families in Lincolnshire, visit the Family Services Directory.